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5 Elements of 'Smart' Hospital Rooms
Amid the proliferation of digital health technology, health systems are exploring how these technologies can be integrated to enhance patient care. One approach becoming increasingly popular is creating 'smart' hospital rooms in healthcare facilities to boost patient experience and clinical outcomes.While there is no one definition of a 'smart' hospital room, it generally includes technologies, like virtual and AI-driven tools, that allow clinicians to monitor, interact with and guide treatment remotely for patients during their hospitalization. However, the technologies and elements included in smart hospital rooms can vary from facility to facility.
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In recent years, voice-activated assistants, like Amazon's Alexa or Apple's Siri, have grown popular for healthcare use cases. While these solutions in the home do not always provide reliable medical information, in the hospital, they can offer convenient communication pathways between patients and their care teams.The hands-free nature of voice assistants is especially beneficial for bedridden patients in the hospital who cannot move freely. The devices allow themto connect with staff when they need help.
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